It is called a Preacher.
Precisely my point.
One maybe Two hours per week, one hears, and then must determine IF the the speaker is Trustworthy. You just admitted, you don't always agree. And How long does one invest of their time, to determine to Trust another?
I also did research on the difference between people who Own a Bible, and Acutally Read a Bible. The Reading part is a huge fail. I pretty much concluded, FEW actually VERIFY what they hear....(be it scripture or a headline or news or gossip, etc.)
More so I think it keeps people "parroting" things they are not sure is true, and have very little understanding of the knowledge.
Personally, I prefer the Source. Just saying; I Trust...He knows the intent and understanding of His OWN Word, above any created thing.
God Bless,
Taken
I agree with much of what you say. I went to two different churches so I don't really fall into any of your categories. I studied a lot and read the N.T. and it seems to me that I've come to the truth.
Of course we can disagree, but at least my faith is based on my understanding.
So here's a question for you:
Someone goes to a church all their life, never read the bible, and "parrot", as you said. But they're doing their best.
Are they saved?
I often wonder about this because I have friends like this.
I'll also give you my opinion, based on scripture of course.